Description 

Main Point: We are beckoned to live life in the river of life.

Synopsis:

• A guy walks past West River Street carrying a bag- he walks by the railroad tracks, hitchhikes and ultimately reaches his destination – the River.
• Natural springs empty into magnificent river – he entrusts his bag to the river (as the music says he’s letting it all go – see lyrics below)
• Ultimately, as he surveys the river from a cliff, he runs and dives into the river—symbolic of baptism into a new life.
• As he swims in the river, we’re reminded that Jesus is the Living Water.
• Beautifully filmed –special sparkles visual effects enhance visuals; location is perfect—pristine, gushing water serves as a great metaphor for rivers of living water.

Application:

• God calls us to let go of all our baggage and jump into authentic relationship with him.
• We often carry burdens that we don’t need to – He invited us to a life of letting go.
• Only the presence of the Lord gushes over us like Living Water – all other experiences or relationships pale in comparison to communion with Him.

Suggested Uses:

• End of addiction treatment program
• Beginning of worship service

Biblical Reference:

John 7:38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'"

Lyrics:

When I was held up in chains, the river was free

When I was covered in stain, the river was clean

When I was losing my way, the river found me

And I can see the river

I can feel the river

I’m letting go of all I hold on to

Let it wash away

When we were broken inside the river was low

When we were thirsty and dray

You were more than enough

When we were drowning in lies, the river saved us

And I can see the river

I can feel the river

I’m letting go of all I hold on to

Let it wash away

I’m dancing in the river

And I’ll be here forever

I’m letting go of everything but you

Carry me away (6 x)

I can see the river

(Guitar instrumental)

It’s washing me away

My life is in the river

And I’ll be here forever

I’m letting go of all that I hold on to

Can you see the river?

Standing in the river.

Letting go of everything-everything but you

Runtime:	4:05
Genre:	Music Video